World Soccer

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Across
  1. 6. First openly gay athlete to come out whilst still competing - on MLS side LA Galaxy's roster. (12)
  2. 9. Whistle-blower running proceedings. (7)
  3. 11. ___ Rapinoe, American player who led her team to victory in the 2019 Women's World Cup. (5)
  4. 13. Largest designated Soccer stadium in Europe. (7)
  5. 17. Smallest country (by population) to ever reach the World Cup. (7)
  6. 18. All-time leading goal scorer at the FIFA World Cup. (13)
Down
  1. 1. UEFA competition to determine the best team in Europe. (15)
  2. 2. South American Football Association. (8)
  3. 3. Plastic Horn blown by crowds at the South African World Cup in 2010. (8)
  4. 4. FIFA Competition that sees winners of each confederation's premier competitions against each other. (12)
  5. 5. First Country to win the World Cup. (7)
  6. 7. 3-time World Cup runner-up, has never won. (11)
  7. 8. Nation who put 7 past Brazil in 2014 World Cup
  8. 10. Most successful nation in African Cup of Nations. (5)
  9. 12. Informal name for the person playing in goal. (6)
  10. 14. Middle-eastern country scheduled to host the 2022 World Cup. (5)
  11. 15. Brazilian hero, considered greatest to ever play the game. (4)
  12. 16. Soccer's Maradona. (5)